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SG/SM/6024

SECRETARY-GENERAL REGRETS INABILITY TO ATTEND ECOWAS SUMMIT IN ABUJA; DESIGNATES JAMES JONAH AS SPECIAL ENVOY

22 July 1996


Press Release
SG/SM/6024


SECRETARY-GENERAL REGRETS INABILITY TO ATTEND ECOWAS SUMMIT IN ABUJA; DESIGNATES JAMES JONAH AS SPECIAL ENVOY

19960722 The following statement was made today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Boutros Boutros-Ghali:

A ministerial meeting and summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will be held from 22 to 27 July in Abuja.

SG/SM/6023

SECRETARY-GENERAL MARKS LAUNCHING OF UNITED NATIONS 'SPORT AND ENVIRONMENT' STAMPS

19 July 1996


Press Release
SG/SM/6023


SECRETARY-GENERAL MARKS LAUNCHING OF UNITED NATIONS 'SPORT AND ENVIRONMENT' STAMPS

19960719 Following is the text of the message by Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to mark the launching of the United Nations "sport and the environment" stamps. It was delivered yesterday in Atlanta by Joe Sills, Director of the United Nations Information Centre in Washington, D.C.:

DH/2188

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 18 July 1996

18 July 1996


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DH/2188


DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 18 July 1996

19960718 * Secretary-General emphasizes need for people-centred development.

* Iraqi distribution plan approved, says UN Spokesman.

* Regional Commissions urged to adopt more comprehensive approach.

* UN International Police Task Force receives more threats.

* "Friends of Rapid Reaction" offer operational headquarters to help UN speed deployment.